Massive Research Project: Peterborough Full Of Racists

[Ontario Public Interest Research Group] A survey conducted with 64 university students shows that racism exists in Peterborough. Conducted between January-April 2008, this survey demonstrates how racism is experienced in specific places in the city. The study investigated a variety of spaces which include: downtown bars, public spaces, shopping areas, university library, residences, bathrooms, campus bars, and the bus.

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Research supervisor, Dr. Paula Butler says, “As an academic who teaches about racism and anti-racism in Canada, these findings do not surprise me…”